Kirby Yates: Stats, Career Highlights & Dodgers Future
Can a single pitch define a career? For Kirby Kali Yates, the answer might just be yes. Yates's devastating splitter has carved a path of dominance through Major League Baseball, establishing him as one of the game's premier relief pitchers.
Born on March 25, 1987, in Lihue, Hawaii, Kirby Yates's journey to the pinnacle of professional baseball is a testament to perseverance and talent. Before reaching the major leagues, Yates honed his skills at Kauai High School and later at Yavapai College in Arizona, laying the groundwork for a career that has seen him represent some of baseball's most storied franchises. His path wasn't always linear, marked by assignments and roster changes across various minor league affiliates. Yet, those experiences molded him into the formidable reliever he is today, now tasked with bolstering the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen.
| Full Name | Kirby Kali Yates |
| Birth Date | March 25, 1987 (Age 37) |
| Birth Place | Lihue, Hawaii, USA |
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lbs (93 kg) |
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
| High School | Kauai High School |
| College | Yavapai College (Arizona) |
| MLB Debut | June 7, 2014, for the Tampa Bay Rays |
| Teams | Tampa Bay Rays (2014-2015) Los Angeles Angels (2016) New York Yankees (2016) San Diego Padres (2017-2019) Atlanta Braves (2020) Toronto Blue Jays (2021) Texas Rangers (2023) Los Angeles Dodgers (2024-Present) |
| Primary Position | Pitcher |
| Jersey Number | 42 (Los Angeles Dodgers) |
| Career Highlights | Established as a dominant reliever Known for his splitter pitch 80 career saves (as of late 2024) Played for multiple MLB teams |
| Reference | MLB.com |
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Kirby Yates enjoyed a day off after the victorious game by playing golf
Padres' reliever Yates following footsteps of brother on the field
